Full-Time Package Handler

Postmedia Network Inc.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Postmedia Network Inc. is hiring for a warehouse associate in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The role involves preparing stations for inbound parcels, labeling, scanning, sorting, and staging freight for carriers, with emphasis on safety and accuracy.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, reliable transportation, basic English skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend availability and 12-hour shifts are required where applicable. Base salary is $18 CAD per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Basic English (written and spoken).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs repetitively.
• Available weekdays and/or weekends.
• Able to work up to 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stations for inbound parcels and set up racks, bags, and cages.
• Label everything with correct Hub/Sort codes.
• Scan, sort, and place parcels in labeled bags/cages.
• Verify sort codes to prevent missorts.
• Use provided equipment properly and safely.
• Report missorts or issues to Admins.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Basic English

Interpersonal communication

Lift 50 lbs

Weekend availability

12-hour shifts

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Postmedia Distribution is looking for flexible, hardworking individuals to join our growing team!

Duties

• Prepare stations for inbound parcels: Set up of racks, bags, and cages, for sorting.
• Ensuring everything is properly labeled with correct Hub/Sort codes
• Scan, sort, and place parcels within stations in the appropriate labeled bags/cages
• Verify sort codes to match with proper bags/cages to eliminate "missorts"
• Ensure proper use of provided equipment
• Responsible for bringing missorts/package issues to Admins
• Bag/Cage all sorted freight and stage the freight for carriers
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks as required
• Clean facility as required
• Update respective Leads of any supplies needed, damages and any delays or issues encountered
• Ensure all Health and Safety Guidelines are adhered to at all times
• Ensure dock safety for yourself and fellow coworkers
• Any other task or assignments deemed necessary by the organization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Reliable transportation
• Basic English language skills (written and oral)
• Warehouse experience considered an asset
• Good interpersonal, communication and organization skills
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs repetitively
• Available through the week and/or weekends
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts

Compensation

Employment offers presented to the selected candidate are based on a combination of qualifications, experience, responsibilities of the role and the candidate's location. Base Salary: $18 hourly

We thank in advance all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Only candidates legally eligible to work in Canada will be considered. No phone calls or agencies please.

Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all areas of the hiring process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please make your needs known in advance. Accommodation requests will be provided on an individual basis. Postmedia Network Inc. is committed to employment equity and an inclusive barrier-free selection process and work environment. Postmedia Network Inc. encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.